2005 Renault Laguna vs. 1995 Seat Marbella
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1995 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1995 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 920 kg more than 1995 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 1995 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Laguna | Marbella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2170 mm |
